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Lakewood, Wisconsin
Census-designated place
Downtown Lakewood on WIS 32
Downtown Lakewood on WIS 32
Lakewood (CDP), Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Lakewood (CDP), Wisconsin
Lakewood (CDP), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Oconto
Area
 • Total 2.781 sq mi (7.20 km2)
 • Land 2.781 sq mi (7.20 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,280 ft (390 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 323
 • Density 116.15/sq mi (44.84/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
54138
Area code(s) 715 & 534
GNIS feature ID 1579620

Lakewood is a small community in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. It's not an official city or town, but it's recognized as a census-designated place. This means it's a special area used for gathering population information.

Lakewood is found along Wisconsin Highway 32, about 22 miles (35 km) north-northwest of Suring. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 54138. In 2010, the community had a population of 323 people.

History of Lakewood

Lakewood was first planned out in 1897. It got its name because it's located near a lake surrounded by woods. The community has had a working post office since it was founded in 1897.

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